He added that the federal government would provide 50 per cent of the funds for the plan while the provincial government would finance the remaining half.

The premier also announced the installation of 11 liquefied natural gas plants in different parts of the province at the cost of Rs200 million.

He also addressed the lack of facilities available for Shia pilgrims visiting Iran via road, and promised that the government will ensure that all kinds of facilities are provided to travellers at the Pak-Iran border at Taftan.